FAST, EXPERT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Patient
Education
Center
Our commitment to providing you with superior access to exceptional orthopedic care continues with our patient education, including health articles and videos. Our resources are designed to keep you informed on common orthopedic injuries and conditions. Please use the buttons below to learn more.
Procedures & Conditions
At Orthopedic Associates, we understand that navigating and interpreting medical conditions and injuries or procedures and treatments can be daunting and overwhelming. We offer you the following animated patient education videos. Using the following filter, you can choose to view videos about an area of specialty or a specific injury or condition. If after viewing these videos you have any questions or concerns, please call our office to speak with a medical professional.
This content is offered as an educational resource and does not imply Orthopedic Associates can treat all conditions contained in this educational library. We encourage you to call our office to inquire about treatment for a specific condition. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
GUIDE TO OUTPATIENT JOINT REPLACEMENT
Dedicated to helping you overcome chronic joint pain and injuries, our specialty-trained joint experts at Orthopedic Associates offer exceptional care and comprehensive treatment plans to guide you to a safe and timely return to function.
Health Articles
Each of the following health articles was authored by one of our expert orthopedic doctors at Orthopedic Associates. Please use the buttons below to read the article in full.
Talar Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
This procedure is used to correct a fracture of the talus, one of the three main bones that form the ankle joint. During this procedure, the surgeon stabilizes the bone with hardware to allow the bone to heal properly.
TightRope™ Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis
This technique is used to stabilize an ankle after injury. It can be used to repair a high ankle sprain, which damages the soft tissue structures between the tibia and fibula and causes these bones to separate.
Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture
This surgical procedure is used to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, the large tendon that travels down the back of the ankle. This procedure will help the tendon heal properly, restoring function to the foot and ankle.
Popliteal Fossa Block
This outpatient procedure numbs the lower leg with an injection of local anesthesia. Typically, it is used for surgery on the lower leg, ankle and foot.
SMART Toe™ Intramedullary Memory Implant
This fusion device is designed to correct misalignments of the toe bones. It can be used for a range of deformities, including hammertoe, claw toe, mallet toe, arthritis and dislocations.
Minimal Incision Toe Bone Spur Removal
Toe bone spur removal is a quick procedure that may be performed in the doctor's office or in the hospital.